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A Barrel of Monkees: Collecting The Monkees’ Albums

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They feature high-quality analog cuts of the original stereo mixes, beautifully presented in gatefold covers. This version even found mainstream appeal when it was featured in the hit AMC series Better Call Saul in 2022, proving that these deep cuts from deluxe reissues can resonate beyond just hardcore fans.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

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After Madeleine Albright (1937–2022) criticized Saddam Hussein when she was the US Ambassador to the United Nations, his poet-in-residence called her an “unparalleled serpent.” Over the centuries, it has attracted collectors for its high quality, whimsical creations and elegant designs. Freeman’s | Hindman , estimate: $200–$300.

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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

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The destruction of many historic artifacts in the 1960s and 1970s paired with the overall delicacy of the materials means that well-preserved, authentic Chinese antiques are increasingly difficult to find. The rarity of the material, as well as the beauty and intricacy of the decoration, represented status and wealth during the Qing dynasty.

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. The fine craftsmanship and artistic qualities of an orrery weren’t lost on Alexander Calder , whose interpretation took form and function into the realms of high art and sold for $2,434,500 at Christie’s in 2010.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Evans & Associates (Nov 2022).

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Evans & Associates (Nov 2022).

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Print or Poster?

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STENCILING An impervious material perforated with lettering or a design through which a substance (such as ink, paint, or metallic powder) is forced onto a surface to be printed. Accessed August 11, 2022. Accessed August 11, 2022. Accessed August 11, 2022. Accessed August 11, 2022. August 10, 2022.

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